AI in Medicine: Natural Language Processing

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Learn about the advances in artificial intelligence that are transforming the use of natural language processing.

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Earn a short course certificate of completion when you finish all coursework within 8 weeks.

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Overview

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), including the development of large language models, have transformed natural language processing (NLP) such that computers can effectively work with text for a variety of tasks that include summarization, translation, extraction of key terms, and question-answering. 

This HMX short course offers a unique way for professionals to learn from leading experts about the key concepts and evolving impact of NLP and AI techniques in health care. Understanding these recent advances and the major developments that enabled them will provide anyone working in health care and related sectors with a strong basis for understanding future developments in this field. 

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Who Should Participate

Clinicians and health care professionals; biomedical researchers; and professionals in managerial roles in health care and related fields

About the Course

HMX short courses feature targeted lessons on the latest medical science topics and advancements. Stay up-to-date on essential knowledge by exploring specialized topics in a shorter format designed for busy professionals.

Who Should Enroll

This course will benefit learners such as clinicians and other health care professionals who are interested in learning about current NLP approaches that can assist with language-related tasks; biomedical researchers who are seeking a comprehensive understanding of NLP technologies, with technical details presented in an easily digestible way; professionals in managerial roles in health care and related fields who are keen to learn how NLP could be incorporated into routine practices to improve delivery of care.

Course Format

Most people can expect to spend 3-4 hours total on an HMX short course. In order to be considered for a short course certificate of completion, you must complete your coursework within eight weeks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Overview of the Importance of NLP and AI in Health Care
  • The Value of Clinical Notes and NLP
  • Example Note & Task Walkthrough
  • Strengths and Weaknesses of Using NLP on Clinical Notes
  • The Building Blocks for State-of-the-Art NLP
  • From Sentences to Model Input
  • Deep Learning for NLP
  • The Large Language Model “Revolution”
  • Improving LLMs for Tasks of Interest
  • Continuous Improvement of LLMs
  • Evolving Applications of AI and NLP in Health Care Systems

Earn a short course certificate of completion when you finish all coursework within 8 weeks.

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Whether you are building your medical science knowledge, preparing for advanced study, or expanding your understanding of the health care ecosystem, combining courses helps you connect concepts across disciplines while saving on enrollment.

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You can bundle up to five HMX or HealthXcelerate courses. Bundle discounts apply to all courses selected. A bundle can consist of courses in the same upcoming enrollment period or the following enrollment period. 

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HMX courses are ideal for organizations looking to train teams or larger groups. Group pricing is available, making it a cost-effective investment in team development.

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HMX courses are led by Harvard Medical School faculty, working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of experts in biomedical visualization, assessment, and the science of learning to create a unique learning experience that will stay with you.

Michael Parker, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Associate Dean for Online Learning Research, Harvard Medical School

John Halamka, MD, MS
President, Mayo Clinic Platform

Adam Landman, MD
Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President, Digital, Mass General Brigham
 

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